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The LivLyme Foundation
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Empowering those affected by Lyme & tick-borne diseases through education, research funding, and financial support for treatment for kids ages 0-21. Founded by Olivia Goodreau at the age of 12. Learn more at LivLyme.org
🎥 BIG NEWS! 🎥
The 2025 LivLyme Scientific Summit speaker videos are now LIVE — and they’re completely FREE to watch!
Hear from top scientists, physicians, and advocates as they share the latest research, breakthroughs, and hope in the fight against Lyme and TBDs.
📲 Watch now at LivLymeFoundation.org
July 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
💚 That’s a wrap on Lyme Disease Awareness Month! 💚⁠ We honor the fighters. We remembered the ones we’ve lost. We educated the public. And we pushed for change—in diagnosis, treatment, and funding.⁠Thank you to everyone who stood with us. The month may be over, but the mission continues. ✅
June 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Join us in demanding better data, stronger research, and real answers. The fight doesn’t end in May. It continues every single day. We will not stay silent. 💚✅
May 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Olivia & her research partner were selected as 1 of 30 teams-out of 200 to present at UCLA. Their project, “Transforming Tick-Borne Disease Detection: A Multiplexed Serological Assay for Point-of-Care Diagnosis,” Won Best Oral Presentation & Best Overall Presentation for their groundbreaking work. ✅
May 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🚨 200 children. Every. Single. Day.
That’s 4 school buses full of kids diagnosed with Lyme disease daily—and most are too sick to attend school, play with friends, or just be kids. 💔 Lyme disease is not rare. It’s a growing crisis stealing childhoods.

📲 Learn the signs. Protect your loved ones. 💚✅
May 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The 3,300-year-old European mummy known as Ötzi tested positive for Lyme disease, according to research from the University of Toronto. This ancient illness has been affecting humans since the Bronze Age. Lyme disease isn’t new,but awareness, early detection, & prevention is so important.
May 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Tick bites don’t always look the same.

Did you know? A bull’s-eye rash is just one of many possible reactions to a tick bite. You might see solid spreading rashes, ulcers, or even spotted rashes.

Stay alert. Know what to look for and track any symptoms early.
May 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country.The U.S. Military now requires all issued uniforms to be treated with Permethrin to protect service members from tick-borne diseases—an invisible threat many face during training and deployment.
May 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Headed to a National Park?
Don’t forget one of the most important steps in outdoor safety—check for ticks!
Ticks can carry serious diseases like Lyme and Bartonella. A quick tick check can protect your health and your adventure.
Download the free TickTracker app and stay safe on the trails!
May 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Think you’re safe from ticks in the water? Think again.
The Lone Star tick can survive underwater for over 2 months!
Ticks are tougher—and trickier—than you think. Stay protected, stay informed.

Learn more:
livlymefoundation.org
TickTracker.com
May 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This shocking discovery, reported by NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, raises urgent questions about how far these pathogens can reach and who—or what—is at risk.

Marine life. Wildlife. Humans. We’re all connected.

Learn more and stay informed:
livlymefoundation.org
May 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Pregnant or planning to be?
Lyme disease can seriously affect both mom and baby.
If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or have been bitten by a tick during pregnancy, please consult a Lyme-literate doctor immediately.
Early action can protect both you and your baby.
May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Think that tiny speck of dirt is harmless? Think again. The tick on the right is a nymph & it’s just as dangerous as the larger adult tick next to it. Nymph ticks are easy to miss but can transmit Lyme & other TBDs Check for ticks daily.
Use tools like TickTracker APP from LivLymefoundation.org
May 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Preserved in ancient amber, these tiny parasites are more than just a modern-day nuisance.
They’ve had millions of years to evolve… and now it’s our turn to fight back.
Protect yourself. Stay informed.
Visit ticktracker.com & livlymefoundation.org
May 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📸 Snap a pic of your ribbon & tag us—let’s flood Instagram w/ green this May! We will pick a winner each week in May & send a Swag bag w/an autographed copy of Olivia’s book @butshelooksfine_thebook @sawyerproducts , @tickease,Tick Tock Naturals, & LivLyme swag. 💚
Learn more LivLymeFoundation.org
May 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Did you find a tick? Don’t panic — here’s how to safely remove it! After removal, don’t throw the tick away. Save it and consider submitting it for Lyme & TBD disease testing.
Learn more at TickTracker.com
Download the TickTracker app today to help protect your family and community!
May 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We’re BACK! After a brief pause to switch servers, upgrade our tech, & wrestle w/ app stores — TickTracker is officially back online & better than ever! Track tick sightings, remove ticks, & check exposure risk levels right from your phone.
Download on the App Store or Google Play!
ticktracker.com
May 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Looking for a Lyme-literate doctor trained by Dr. Horowitz in the MSIDS model and Dapsone treatment?
The LivLyme Foundation can help.
Find a Lyme doctor near you by visiting livlymefoundation.org/resources and clicking on ‘Lyme Doctors’.
Your path to proper care starts here. ✅
May 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ticks can hide on your clothes—even after you come inside!
Toss dry clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks.
Protect yourself. It’s a simple step that could prevent Lyme disease.

Learn more at ticktracker.com and livlymefoundation.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Ticks can hide on your clothes—even after you come inside!
Toss dry clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks.
Protect yourself. It’s a simple step that could prevent Lyme disease.

Learn more at ticktracker.com and livlymefoundation.org
May 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Did you know there are over 300 species of ticks discovered across the globe?
Each one has the potential to carry dangerous diseases. Stay aware and stay protected wherever you are in this 🌎.

Support prevention, education & research at livlymefoundation.org

#TickAwareness #LymeDisease
May 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📸 Snap a pic of your ribbon and tag us—let’s flood Instagram with green this May! We will pick a winner each week in May & send a Swag bag w/an autographed copy of Olivia’s book @butshelooksfine_thebook @sawyerproducts , @tickease,TickTockNaturals, & LivLyme swag. 💚
LivLymeFoundation.org
May 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today and every day, we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and resilience of all moms—especially those fighting for the health of their children.
Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the LivLyme Foundation. Thank you for never giving up. 💚💐

#MothersDay #LymeMoms #LivLyme #LymeWarrior #Thanku
May 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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May 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This alarming statistic is why prevention, education, and early detection are critical—especially for our kids. Learn more, stay protected and track symptoms at @longhaultracker
Visit:
livlymefoundation.org
LongHaulTracker.com

#LymeDiseaseAwareness #TickTracker #LivLyme #ProtectKids #StopTheBite
May 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM